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“It’s not just my decision .. We need a bloc and a joint decision on a candidate for prime minister… I’m at a point where I want to know this won’t be just about making a statement but doing what Israel needs – a dramatic change. Six months ago, my party chose another chairman. I accepted the democratic decision and announced I was leaving the Knesset. I have not engaged in partisan politics since. A few months later, circumstances created a situation where many anticipate my decision to return (to public life). It’s not just my own personal decision. It doesn’t matter what we think of ourselves, what is important is what the public thinks of us and the test is how that is translated into victory.”

(source: Ynetnews)